ASTM F1256-13

Standard Guide for Selection and Practice of Emergency Medical Services Instructor for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Programs (Withdrawn 2022)

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Since the quality of EMT training depends, in large measure, on the instructional abilities and competencies of the EMT instructor, it is imperative that the individual selected and used in this capacity possess the qualifications and capabilities necessary to provide effective instruction.  
4.2 An EMT instructor must possess clearly defined knowledge and skills competencies, have clearly defined responsibilities and scope of authority related to instructional programs, and meet other specific requirements pertinent to the level of instruction.  
4.3 Using this guide, EMS institutions and organizations should be able to develop requirements for selection and utilization of EMT instructors for EMT training and education programs. BASIC LIFE SUPPORT INSTRUCTOR GUIDELINES
SCOPE
1.1 This guide is intended to assist emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and institutions in selecting and utilizing individuals who teach in EMT (emergency medical technician) training programs which include instruction in basic life support knowledge and skills.  
1.2 This guide identifies six categories of instructor in an EMT (emergency medical technician) training program: adjunct instructor, clinical/field preceptor, practical skills instructor, associate instructor, course instructor/coordinator (I/C), and course administrator. The guide recognizes that an individual may, depending on his/her level of practice and the training program involved, function in any or all of these categories.  
1.3 This guide includes specific guidelines for qualifications, training, education, experience, scope of authority, responsibilities, continuing education, evaluation, and maintenance of competency when applicable.  
1.4 This guide does not include specific guidelines for the course administrator or the adjunct instructor. While the guide recognizes, by offering a definition of each category, that these types of individuals function in many EMT training programs, the limited instructional roles played by these individuals preclude the need for specific selection and utilization guidelines.  
1.5 This guide is intended to apply to any individual who teaches in EMT training programs regardless of the individual's present level of clinical practice.  
1.6 This guide intentionally omits references to length of prehospital care experience, teaching experience, and continuing education requirements. This guide also omits reference to waiver or equivalency. These issues should be addressed by the appropriate agency.  
1.7 This guide applies only to instructors who teach in basic life support training courses designed to prepare an individual for certification to practice above the level EMT. It does not apply to instructors who teach in specialized courses that do not in themselves qualify the individual for a level of EMT certification.  
1.8 This guide does not establish certification requirements. Such requirements should be established by the certifying agency in the jurisdiction in which the EMT instructor will function. This guide may be used to provide considerable guidance to the jurisdiction responsible for establishing certification standards.  
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. Note 1—Also see Practice F1031.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 31-Jul-2013
• ICS: 11.160 - First aid
• Technical Committee: F30 - Emergency Medical Services
• Drafting Committee: F30.02 - Personnel, Training and Education

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: F1256 − 13
Standard Guide for
Selection and Practice of Emergency Medical Services
Instructor for Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training
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Programs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1256; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 1.7 This guide applies only to instructors who teach in basic
life support training courses designed to prepare an individual
1.1 This guide is intended to assist emergency medical
for certification to practice above the level EMT. It does not
services (EMS) agencies and institutions in selecting and
apply to instructors who teach in specialized courses that do
utilizing individuals who teach in EMT (emergency medical
not in themselves qualify the individual for a level of EMT
technician) training programs which include instruction in
certification.
basic life support knowledge and skills.
1.8 This guide does not establish certification requirements.
1.2 This guide identifies six categories of instructor in an
Such requirements should be established by the certifying
EMT (emergency medical technician) training program: ad-
agency in the jurisdiction in which the EMT instructor will
junct instructor, clinical/field preceptor, practical skills
function. This guide may be used to provide considerable
instructor, associate instructor, course instructor/coordinator
guidance to the jurisdiction responsible for establishing certi-
(I/C), and course administrator. The guide recognizes that an
fication standards.
individual may, depending on his/her level of practice and the
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the
training program involved, function in any or all of these
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
categories.
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
1.3 This guide includes specific guidelines for
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
qualifications, training, education, experience, scope of
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
authority, responsibilities, continuing education, evaluation,
and maintenance of competency when applicable. NOTE 1—Also see Practice F1031.
1.4 This guide does not include specific guidelines for the
2. Referenced Documents
course administrator or the adjunct instructor. While the guide
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
recognizes, by offering a definition of each category, that these
F1031 Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Tech-
types of individuals function in many EMT training programs,
nician (Basic)
the limited instructional roles played by these individuals
2.2 Other Referenced Standards:
preclude the need for specific selection and utilization guide-
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NHTSA National Scope of Practice Model
lines.
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NHTSA National EMS Education Guidelines
1.5 This guide is intended to apply to any individual who
National EMS Education Standards and Instructional
teaches in EMT training programs regardless of the individu-
5
Guidelines—EMT Instructor Guidelines
al’s present level of clinical practice.
3. Terminology
1.6 This guide intentionally omits references to length of
prehospital care experience, teaching experience, and continu-
3.1 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
ing education requirements. This guide also omits reference to
3.1.1 adjunct instructor—an individual with specialized
waiverorequivalency.Theseissuesshouldbeaddressedbythe
subject matter expertise, who, on occasion, instructs a specific
appropriate agency.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F30 on Emergency contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
Medical Services and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F30.02 on Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
Personnel, Training and Education. the ASTM website.
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Current edition approved Aug. 1, 2013. Published September 2013. Originally Available from: http://www.ems.gov/education/EMSScope.pdf
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approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as F1256 – 90(2008). Available from: http://www.ems.gov/pdf/811077a.pdf
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DOI: 10.1520/F1256-13. Available from: http://www.ems.gov/pdf/811077c.pdf
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topic of a curriculum under the direction of the course 3.1.13 emergency medical technician instructor—an indi-
instructor/coordinator. vidual who
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Designation: F1256 − 90 (Reapproved 2008) F1256 − 13
Standard Guide for
Selection and Practice of Emergency Medical Services
Instructor for Basic Life Support/Emergency Emergency
1
Medical Technician (BLS/EMT)(EMT) Training Programs
This standard is issued under the fixed designation F1256; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope
1.1 This guide is intended to assist emergency medical services (EMS) agencies and institutions in selecting and utilizing
individuals who teach in EMT (emergency medical technician) training programs which include instruction in basic life support
knowledge and skills.
1.2 This guide identifies six categories of instructor in a BLS/EMT (basic life support/emergency an EMT (emergency medical
technician) training program: adjunct instructor, clinical/field preceptor, practical skills instructor, associate instructor, course
instructor/coordinator (I/C), and course administrator. The guide recognizes that an individual may, depending on his/her level of
practice and the training program involved, function in any or all of these categories.
1.3 This guide includes specific guidelines for qualifications, training, education, experience, scope of authority, responsibilities,
continuing education, evaluation, and maintenance of competency when applicable.
1.4 This guide does not include specific guidelines for the course administrator or the adjunct instructor. While the guide
recognizes, by offering a definition of each category, that these types of individuals function in many BLS/EMTEMT training
programs, the limited instructional roles played by these individuals precludespreclude the need for specific selection and
utilization guidelines.
1.5 This guide is intended to apply to any individual who teaches in BLS/EMTEMT training programs regardless of the
individual’s present level of clinical practice.
1.6 This guide intentionally omits references to length of prehospital care experience, teaching experience, and continuing
education requirements. This guide also omits reference to waiver or equivalency. These issues should be addressed by the
appropriate agency.
1.7 This guide applies only to instructors who teach in basic life support training courses designed to prepare an individual for
certification to practice as an EMT (basic) or first responder. above the level EMT. It does not apply to instructors who teach in
specialized courses that do not in themselves qualify the individual for a level of EMT certification.
1.8 This guide does not establish certification requirements. Such requirements should be established by the certifying agency
in the jurisdiction in which the BLS/EMTEMT instructor will function. This guide may be used to provide considerable guidance
to the jurisdiction responsible for establishing certification standards.
1.9 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility
of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory
limitations prior to use.
NOTE 1—Also see Practice F1031.
2. Referenced Documents
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2.1 ASTM Standards:
F1031 Practice for Training the Emergency Medical Technician (Basic)
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This guide is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee F30 on Emergency Medical Services and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee F30.02 on Personnel,
Training and Education.
Current edition approved Feb. 1, 2008Aug. 1, 2013. Published March 2008September 2013. Originally approved in 1990. Last previous edition approved in 2002 as
F1256 – 90(2002).(2008). DOI: 10.1520/F1256-90R08.10.1520/F1256-13.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
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2.2 Other Referenced Standards:
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NHTSA National Scope of Practice Model
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NHTSA National EMS Education Guidelines
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National EMS Education Standards and Instructional Guidelines—EMT Instructor Guidelines
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